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Katadyn Micropur Purification Tablets - Package of 30

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Purifying water couldn't be easier, simply drop a Katadyn Micropur tablet into a quart of water to drink with confidence and no chemical aftertaste.

  • Features the same proven technology used in municipal water supplies, Micropur tablets are effective against viruses, bacteria, Giardia and Cryptosporidium
  • Destroys viruses and bacteria in 15 min., Giardia in 30 min. and Cryptosporidium in 4 hrs.
  • Use 1 tablet per quart of water
  • Meets the US Environmental Protection Agency purification guidelines; active ingredient is chlorine dioxide
  • Each tablet is individually wrapped and sealed
  • While a 4 hr. wait time may be inconvenient, alternative disinfectants do not claim to destroy Cryptosporidium

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Katadyn Micropur Purification Tablets - Package of 30 Specs
Specification
Description
Best use
Backpacking
Tablet
Protozoa, bacteria and viruses
0.9 ounce
Chlorine dioxide
30 quarts
Filter type
Removes/Destroys
Weight
Material(s)
Output

Katadyn Micropur Purification Tablets - Package of 30 Customer Reviews

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Katadyn Micropur Purification Tablets - Package of 30
 
4.5

(based on 22 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (16)
  • Easy to use (8)
  • Compact (6)
  • Good quality (4)
  • Effective (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Hiking (14)
    • Backpacking (13)
    • Day trip (5)
    • Travel (4)
    • Car camping (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Avid adventurer (16), Casual/ recreational (3)
      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Survivalist / minimalist (4)
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    4.0

    Did the job!

    By Dawstin

    from San Francisco, CA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

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    Pros

    • Compact
    • Easy to Use
    • Good Quality
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Hiking/Camping

      Comments about Katadyn Micropur Purification Tablets - Package of 30:

      Used in treating water for friends that were new to backpacking in the Sierras. After one demonstration, everyone was able to use them on their own, no fuss. No one got sick during the trip, and those who had used iodine in the past commented positively on the taste of these tablets.

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      4.0

      Missing pills in packet!

      By johnvan

      from New Hampshire

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      Pros

      • Easy to Use
      • Good Quality

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Hiking/Camping
        • Travel
        • Water Bottles

        Comments about Katadyn Micropur Purification Tablets - Package of 30:

        We used these in a two-week backcountry trip and loved them...except we were shorted pills in the foil packages. I would highly recommend them for their use (and didn't think there was a problem with taste), but I would suggest you be sure that you have extras over and above what you think you might need...just in case you are shorted as well.

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        5.0

        trust worthy water purification

        By the dove

        from seneca pa

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        Pros

        • Compact
        • Easy to Use
        • Good Quality
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Canteens & Coolers
          • Hiking/Camping
          • Hydration Packs
          • Running
          • Travel
          • Water Bottles

          Comments about Katadyn Micropur Purification Tablets - Package of 30:

          water filters clog and break.this product works!follow the directions and it will not let you down.

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          5.0

          has a chlorine taste, but not much

          By ye old awsome person

          from Woodland park, Colorado

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          Pros

          • Compact
          • Easy to Use
          • Good Quality
          • Lightweight

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Emergency
            • Hiking/Camping
            • Travel

            Comments about Katadyn Micropur Purification Tablets - Package of 30:

            These don't have a terrible taste at all; they taste like any other tablets would: a slight taste of chlorine. Other reviews say they taste HORRIBLE!!!, this is NOT TRUE.

            they are very compact and lightweight. I put these in my emergency kit (not all of them, just a few)because they work great.I also keep these in my "not-so-emergency-food/water" section. I haven't used them often, but I use them mainly for purifying water from a stream when i don't bring enough water from home.

            one piece of advice is: keep them in a small hard plastic container (still in original foil). I use a cleaned out icebreakers sours container thing.

            the only problem is the taste, and even then, it is not strong at all.

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            3.0

            Great backup or emergency supply

            By Big DP

            from Carlsbad CA

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            Pros

            • Compact
            • Easy to Use
            • Lightweight

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Canteens & Coolers
              • Hiking/Camping
              • Hydration Packs
              • Travel
              • Water Bottles

              Comments about Katadyn Micropur Purification Tablets - Package of 30:

              The ultimate use of these are great: kill all the bad bugs.

              Disclaimer- i am not a scientist, but have background in this stuff.

              My downsides- using per instructions for full effect is 4 hours or more. See below.

              From my understanding, you can use sodium hypochlorite (i.e. standard bleach, 5%) at 2-5 drops per liter, sources vary on concentration, wait 30 minutes, and get the same results. It is my understanding that this product decomposes into the same end product- "bleach". The full 4 hour stand time seems to be excessive, possibly with exceptions.

              Per the MSR Sweetwater filter (highly recommended) provided with the same "purifier solution", which is also 5% sodium hypochlorite solution (bleach, see above) specifies a 5 minute stand time after filtering before consuming. Other sources seem to indicate 30 minutes will address the same without filtering using plain bleach.

              If you are using funky water, follow the instructions for these tabs (I will not take responsibility for your health).

              But you may want to look into alternates, since bleach is so cheap compared to these tabs (which will almost invariably break, but who cares? The powder works just as well.)

              If you only wait 30 minutes, as others indicate they do, these may be worth having as a last resort. But so may bleach...

              Short version= these are a product produced by a large corp, and have their livelihoods on the line, so this will do the job as advertised. You may be able to save money, but keep these on hand for the worst case backup. I do.

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              5.0

              Simple and effective, but expensive

              By danstheman

              from New York

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              Pros

              • Durable packaging
              • Easy to Use
              • Effective
              • Long shelf-life

              Cons

              • Expensive
              • Need tool to open package

              Best Uses

              • Backup to filter
              • Hiking/Camping
              • Occasional use
              • Survival Kits

              Comments about Katadyn Micropur Purification Tablets - Package of 30:

              Wonderfully simple to use- add 1 tablet per liter, and in 1/2 hour in most conditions the water will be safe. If the water is really sketchy or you need it drinkable sooner, you can double the dose. You should smell a bit of chlorine after treatment, if not, use another tablet. No measuring, mixing, or liquids to spill.

              The packaging is very durable, and I always bring these as a backup to my filter or alone for day hikes. These are great for emergency kits also. Only drawbacks are that you need something sharp to open the package, and they're more expensive per dose than liquid chlorine dioxide products.

              These are more effective than iodine and probably safer for long-term use. I like the fact that most of the chemical seems to evaporate after treatment if you shake the bottle a lot and leave the cap open for a minute. I wouldn't use any chemical for long-term water treatment, but if I did, I would buy one of the 2-part liquid chlorine dioxide products, which work the same way and are much cheaper, but are less convenient to use.

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              4.0

              more on airline travel

              By Northland

              from Minneapolis, MN

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              Comments about Katadyn Micropur Purification Tablets - Package of 30:

              I wanted to comment further on flying with this product. I'm leading a trip to India soon and after reading all the comments here and elsewhere had decided that this was the product that worked the best for my group. But the message about the TSA not allowing the tablets onboard was worrisome. I contacted the company (Katadyn) about this. Katadyn argues that the TSA makes exceptions for prohibited items that could be considered "medicinal," and because Micropur "is used to make unsafe water safe to drink to prevent disease from waterborne organisms," it would fall under this category.

              I thought this might be helpful to others who might be considering the product.

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              (1 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              So far no problems and no taste

              By Baja Mike

              from San Diego, Calif

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              Pros

              • Compact
              • Lightweight

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Backpacking
                • Car Camping
                • Day trip
                • Mountaineering

                Comments about Katadyn Micropur Purification Tablets - Package of 30:

                No after taste only one tab per quart kills all

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                (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Best water purification out there

                By shannontmbg

                from San Diego, CA

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                Pros

                • Compact
                • Lightweight

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Backpacking

                  Comments about Katadyn Micropur Purification Tablets - Package of 30:

                  I used these on a 15 day backpacking trip through the Sierra Nevada Mountains and they worked very well. I used it with a 1 Liter water bottle and it tasted like normal water. It is very easy to use. Fill up your bottle with 1 Liter of water, add tablet, and wait an hour. After that it's good to drink. No need to do any tiresome pumping. Tips: I tried a smaller water bottle and it tasted like chlorine, so make sure to use 1 liter of water with it. FYI, after 3 days of use, your pee starts to turn bright yellow. Luckily, it goes away soon after you return home.

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                  5.0

                  Light and Effective

                  By Faire du Snow

                  from Seattle, WA

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                  Pros

                  • easy to use
                  • Lightweight

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Backpacking
                    • Emergency Use

                    Comments about Katadyn Micropur Purification Tablets - Package of 30:

                    My girlfriend and I started using these tablets as our primary means of water treatment a few months ago, without a single hitch. Obviously they're light and they're relatively easy to handle in a safe manner - just use a sharp knife to slice the top of the packet and plop into your water bottle. Haven't had any problems with sickness, and we generally only wait a half an hour before drinking. If I had to pick and downside, it would be the taste - I'm sure some will disagree, but it tastes a bit like dipping a water bottle out of the public pool. To be honest, though, it's an extremely minor drawback that has little or no effect on my decision to keep using these tablets. Absolutely, I recommend these things.

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